News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Professor Amos Burke appointed Director of the Birmingham Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit Description:Professor Amos Burke has been appointed as the new Director of the Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, based at the University of Birmingham. Date:19 December 2023 Doctor Who festive specials linked to lower death rates Description:Study highlights the positive impact of doctors working over the festive period - may prompt broadcasters to air new Doctor Who episodes each year at ChristmasDate:18 December 2023 Research Fellow receives five-year £706K Wellcome Trust Early-Career Award Description:Dr Sally Clayton will study a novel pathway that becomes dysregulated in inflammatory diseases and how it controls the function in immune cells.Date:15 December 2023 Funding boost supports tackling bacterial infections worldwide through collaborative innovation Description:New funding, announced by the Medical Research Council, will support BactiVac, the Bacterial Vaccines Network as well as other global vaccine research. Date:12 December 2023 Health impacts of abuse more extensive than previously thought, research says Description:Mental health and maternal health had strongest association following intimate partner violence and childhood sexual abuseDate:11 December 2023 Toolkit helps researchers develop more equitable and representative research Description:People under-represented in trials could benefit from improved health prospects thanks to a new toolkit that will help make research more inclusive.Date:08 December 2023 Good maternal health ‘reparations’ has lifelong benefits for women Description:Call for action to address vulnerability during pregnancy for women around the world.Date:07 December 2023 Patients receiving doctors' letters welcome – so let's extend to psychiatry too Description:Clinicians encouraged to correspond directly with patients about careDate:04 December 2023 Further funding recognises Birmingham’s growing reputation in public health research Description:Our public health research is strong and significant new funding demonstrates further growth and confidence in Birmingham to lead the way in this area.Date:30 November 2023 Stronger together: Birmingham research infrastructures get together to boost innovation Description:At the University of Birmingham and NIHR Research Showcase, local research infrastructures highlighted their combined capabilities to potential collaborators.Date:30 November 2023 Epilepsy and Pregnancy – new project to create personalised care for at-risk mums Description:Launch event in Parliament hosted by former health minister Baroness Cumberlege, who chaired key report on harmful side effects of some medicine.Date:30 November 2023 Colonic surgery complications reduced across globe after online training programme Description:EAGLE study led to fewer anastomotic leaks following surgery in more than 300 global surgery sitesDate:30 November 2023 Previous78910111213Next